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The Spartans led a harder life; they focused more on military than the Athenians. Athenians were known to be thinkers, philosophizers, and a generally softer people. Spartans were known to be warriors, who were raised from early childhood to be such, and the weak wouldn't be as likely to survive in their society, though Athenians were known to throw unwanted babies to the wolves in the same way that Spartans would. Greek drama, the Olympics and the great mind Socrates all came from Athens; war, the stand of the 300 and Leonidas are well known Spartan things.

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The Spartans were a war like city-state that preferred strength rather than art and knowledge. Boys entered the spartan army at age 7 and retired at age 65.Women also had more rights, because their husbands were at war they controlled the property and kids. But in Athens, wifes of nobles and any woman really, wasn't allowed to leave her home. Girls also weren't allowed to go to school. In Athens, boys learned the works of Homer and how to play instruments. They also loved the arts and learning. But they also had one of the strongest armies. Athens defeated Persia 3 times and helped to improve trade in the Medeteranian (srry for bad spelling) Athens became one of the most powerful and important city states in all of Greece. The began to rule like an empire, and our of fear, the Spartans began the Peloponisian war. So Athens was a balance of Brain and brawn, while Sparta was all brawn. By the way, in Sparta the individual didn't matter. It was what the person did for the city- state that mattered.

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The Spartens were in a war with Athenians! Spartans always battled, and Athnians wouls throw parties.

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In Ancient Greece, the Spartan and Athenian governments differed essentially for the better part of their histories. Spartan society was ruled by kings wielding absolute power, with a small group of elite advisers also influential. By contrast, the "Golden" era for Athens witnessed democracy's birth -- and rule. Although limited in scope, with (for example) only adult males being able to vote and hold public office, Athenian democracy valued public debate and consensual decision-making, and public leaders were typically held accountable to the citizens for their actions.

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Athenian government was democratic and was held by the aristocrats with little power and sometimes by the tyrants with considerable power. while for the Spartan, the government was monarchic or oligarchic and was held by two kings from different houses by the power vested by militia.

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Athenian people were more civilised and enjoyed entertainment such as theatre.

Spartan people were warriors and were what you may call 'Barbaric' they enjoyed entertainment such as hunting and public fights.

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Sparta had a council which put questions to be voted on at an Assembly of the male citizens, and carried out executive government based on the voter's decisions.

Athens changed from an oligarchy of the rich citizens, to a tyranny of a tyrant appointed to replace the oligarchy and carry out the wishes of the majority, to an assembly with a council (same as the Spartans) to an experiment with extreme democracy - an Assembly of citizens with a council to carry out its detailed directions.

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Athens had a port on the Aegean Sea, and was exposed to many different cultures - through trade, for instance.

Sparta was landlocked, in the middle of the Pelopponesian peninsula, and thrived on its agricultural bounty. It was in more mountainous territory, requiring more survival skills and endurance of greater hardships.

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How were spartan athenian governments diffrent?

In Ancient Greece, the Spartan and Athenian governments differed essentially for the better part of their histories. Spartan society was ruled by kings wielding absolute power, with a small group of elite advisers also influential. By contrast, the "Golden" era for Athens witnessed democracy's birth -- and rule. Although limited in scope, with (for example) only adult males being able to vote and hold public office, Athenian democracy valued public debate and consensual decision-making, and public leaders were typically held accountable to the citizens for their actions.


What are the differences of spartan athenian governments?

the spartans had more of a war like government whereas athens was education oriented.


What education system was better athenian or spartan and why?

spartan


6 How were Spartan and Athenian governments different?

Athens had a unique government, a direct democracy. This meant that every Athenian citizen voted on laws and legislation. Sparta was ruled by two kings and a 28 member council of elders.


During the Peloponnesian War the Athenian navy was destroyed at the battle of?

Battle of Aigospotamai where the Peloponnesian fleet led by the Spartan admiral Lysander destroyed the Athenian fleet.Battle of Aegospotami where the Spartan Lysander destroyed the Athenian fleet.


What were Spartan and Athenian advantages in the war?

What war are we talking about.


What were spartan and Athenian advantages in war?

What war are we talking about.


did spartan woman have more rights than athenian woman?

Spartan women had more rights and freedoms than Athenian women. Spartan women were educated, could own property, and participate in sports, while Athenian women had limited rights and were mostly confined to the home as wives and mothers.


What did spartan athenian society emphasize the most?

Spartan society emphasized military training, discipline, and physical fitness. Athenian society emphasized democracy, education, philosophy, and the arts.


Is Athena goddess Spartan or Athenian?

Neither she was a goddess, an "Olympian".


What differences and similarities do you detect between the spartan and athenian governments?

You must be doing the Athens And Democracy worksheet in the section Points to ponder question 3 I know because Ime doing it too!


How was education of spartan boys different from the education of athenian boys?

Spartan boys were taught to fight, kick, spit, bite, scratch and get into fights with other boys. Athenian boys were learnt to be polite and to be civilised.